Cappadonna – Discography

Cappadonna (also known as Cappachino, Strong Hands, Milk these cows) was known to the future members of the Wu-Tang Clan, and had been U-God’s mentor. However, Cappadonna went to prison and was replaced in the group by Method Man.

Cappadonna made his recording debut as an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan on Raekwon’s 1995 single “Ice Cream” on Only Built for Cuban Linx…. He was also a guest star, along with Raekwon, on Ghostface Killah’s solo debut album, Ironman. He made his first appearance on a Wu-Tang Clan album in 1997 on Wu-Tang Forever on the single “Triumph”. Following his appearance on Forever, he contributed significantly to the group’s third studio album, The W, at which point his appearances were no longer marked with “Featuring Cappadonna”, as they had been on Forever. After a falling out with RZA the next year over royalties, he did not appear at all on the group’s subsequent album Iron Flag. He eventually reunited with the group for their concert at 2004’s Rock the Bells, and appeared on 2007’s 8 Diagrams.

Cappadonna’s status as a Wu-Tang member or as a featured artist has varied throughout the years. While long referred to by both the group and fans as the “Unofficial Tenth Member”. Also, while his vocals on 8 Diagrams were not marked with “Feat. Cappadonna”, much like The W, he does not appear on the front cover with the original eight living members, and is not featured in the album’s booklet with a picture, although he is included in the group’s shout outs sections. In a press conference held Thursday (October 2 1994) at Warner Studios for the upcoming release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s A Better Tomorrow album, “RZA” clarified any misunderstanding of Cappadonna’s AFFILIATION with Wu*-Tang Clan. “Cappadonna is an official member of Wu*-Tang Clan,” “RZA” says in an exclusive interview that premiered in the DX Daily (October 6 2014). “He’s been an official member of Wu-Tang Clan since 8 Diagrams.” “RZA” goes on to say not all members of the New York rap group were present during Wu*-Tang Clan’s rise to fame. “In the early days, if you know our history, you know some of us wasn’t here, you know physically present, when this Wu*-Tang thing popped off,” “RZA” says. “Some of us was on iron vacations, as we like to call it.”

Cappadonna’s first solo effort was 1998’s The Pillage which debuted and peaked at #3 on the charts and certified Gold. His follow-up – 2001’s The Ying and The Yang – debuted at only #51 on the charts. Staying vigilant in his support of The Clan, he then featured on over 25 releases including classics from Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface.

Known for his colorful wardrobe, he frequently refers to fashion designers and his large collection of boutique clothing in his raps.